International Law & Legal Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 21 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in International Law & Legal Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 74.4% of International Law & Legal Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of International Law & Legal Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 414 students earned theirInternational Law & Legal Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in International Law & Legal Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 404 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of International Law & Legal Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in International Law & Legal Studies of $93,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $93,383 |
| 5 years | $107,509 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for International Law & Legal Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 163 |
| Women | 224 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of International Law & Legal Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.3% |
| Race Unknown | 21 | 5.4% |
| International Students | 288 | 74.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 74.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular International Law & Legal Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in International Law & Legal Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's University-New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden Gate University is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stetson University is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Franklin Pierce School of Law is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Pacific comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for International Law & Legal Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in International Law & Legal Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in International Law & Legal Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to International Law & Legal Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | 4,628 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1,567 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 1,204 |
| American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | 899 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 760 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.